NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12920 Merlau Ave Plainwell, MI 49080

Estimated Value: $652,000 - $828,060

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,515 Sq Ft
$510/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 05, 2024

Last sale price $802,500 $530 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,380/month

212 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 92 Feet of Waterfront
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Barn
  • Deck
  • Ground Level Unit

About This Home

As of July 2024

The lake is beautiful and the boats are in the water!! It is time to enjoy the summer with all your friends. Don't miss this opportunity to experience lake living at it's finest in this amazing Pine Lake property. This home offers space for 10 additional cars when entertaining the ones that mean the most to you. Pine Lake is a 660-acre spring fed all sports lake perfect for boating, water skiing, tubing and fishing. This friendly lake community offers everyone an amazing place to call home. The home sits on a 190 foot gently sloping lot to 92 feet of sandy lake frontage. Including boat docks and room for PWC’s. The main living floor features a large great room with vaulted ceiling, and brick accent wall. The gorgeous custom kitchen features beautiful natural hickory cabinets, granite counters and custom island with seating, and top-of-the-line appliances. Newer large Anderson casement windows offer fantastic unobstructed views on all three levels. A large Anderson sliding door wall opens the kitchen up to unlimited entertainment options with access to the upper deck. The main floor bedroom has oak flooring and 2 closets. This room offers the opportunity for private office space. The main floor full bath offers ceramic flooring and granite countertops. The second floor offers 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath with amazing views of the lake. The lower-level walkout features carpeted living space with a French door to the lower deck. One additional bedroom and full bath with a completely updated laundry room completes the full living space on the walkout level. This home is a must see! Bring your most interested lake front home buyer. This home is set up with a generator for when the power goes out that will be included in the sale.
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Last Agent to Sell the Property

K LaRock

Hart Real Estate Services, LLC License #6501315770 Listed on: 11/03/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Hamilton

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501343755

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1984 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 193 x 92 x 192
  • 92 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,515 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Dryer
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Doors

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Whole House Permanent Generator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1200700695

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,262

Year Built

Built in 1984 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Contemporary
  • Architecture Level: 3 Story
  • Warranty: Yes
  • Year Built: 1984
  • State Equalized Value: 217400.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2008
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Smoke Alarm, 220 Volts, Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s), Circuit Breakers, ENERGY STAR® Qualified Door(s), ENERGY STAR® Qualified Window(s), High Spd Internet Avail, Programmable Thermostat, Water Softener (owned), Fire Alarm
  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Kitchen Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2241
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 726
  • Total Sq Ft: 1515
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 972

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Name: Pine Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Whole House Generator, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 100
  • Porch Type: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Water Frontage Feet: 92.00
  • Waterfront Description: Lake Front, Water Front
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: ENERGY STAR® Qualified Water Heater, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well (Existing)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Delton-Kellogg

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.42
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 193 x 92 x 192
  • Parcel Number: 1200700695

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors, HVAC, Lighting, Water Heater, Windows, Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 1402.5200
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1860.5200
  • Total Tax: 3262.0000
  • Taxable Value: 123886.0000

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake

MLS Schools

  • School District: Delton-Kellogg

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Riley William P
Bought by
Riley William P and William P Riley Ii Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$772,765

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2023
Closed on
Jul 5, 2024
Sold by
Mcadam Anthony L and Mcadam Lori J
Bought by
Riley William P
Seller's Agent
K LaRock
Hart Real Estate Services, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Amy Hamilton
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$802,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$97,400
-10.82%
Views
160

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.02%
Original Mortgage
$752,500
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2023
Sold by
Mcadam Anthony L and Mcadam Lori J
Bought by
Mcadam Anthony L and Mcadam Anthony L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2023
Sold by
Mcadam Anthony L and Mcadam Lori J
Bought by
Mcadam Anthony L and Mcadam Anthony L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Riley William P -- None Listed On Document
Riley William P $802,500 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Mcadam Anthony L -- None Listed On Document
Mcadam Anthony L -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Riley William P $752,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/05/2024 07/05/24 Sold $802,500 -2.7% $530 / Sq Ft
06/03/2024 06/03/24 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2024 05/30/24 Price Changed $824,900 -5.7% $544 / Sq Ft
05/02/2024 05/02/24 Price Changed $874,900 -2.8% $577 / Sq Ft
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Price Changed $899,900 0.0% $594 / Sq Ft
03/26/2024 03/26/24 For Sale $899,900 +12.1% $594 / Sq Ft
01/19/2024 01/19/24 Off Market $802,500 -- --
12/21/2023 12/21/23 Price Changed $999,000 -9.2% $659 / Sq Ft
11/03/2023 11/03/23 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $726 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,393 $262,200 $0 $0
2024 $3,393 $232,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,867 $188,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,911 $188,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,863 $181,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,887 $185,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,867 $177,500 $0 $0
2018 $0 $171,900 $106,900 $65,000
2017 $0 $171,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $136,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $133,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $133,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20230080196

Realcomp

APN: 12-007-006-95